PER DIEM HEMATOLOGY /MLS/MLT

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting or monitoring a wide range of clinical laboratory test procedures. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Chemistry Supervisor and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual’s intellectual level and physical ability for adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintain a working knowledge of established procedures within the department, such as, but not limited to, method principles and theory, instrument operation, reagent preparation, Quality Control acceptability, corrective action and reporting and documentation of patient results according to departmental protocol.
• Maintain and operate instrumentation and equipment according to procedures and guidelines established by the supervisor in accordance with standards established by CAP and other regulatory agencies.
• Conduct established quality control procedures on both tests and instrumentation.
• Evaluate the results of such testing, implement corrective action and document such action.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.
• Prioritize workload to provide for optimal patient care and optimal efficiency.
• Procure and prepare specimens for testing and evaluate suitability of specimens (accept or reject specimens).
• Report, telephone and fax results as requested.
• Maintain professional rapport with patients, physicians, nursing service and other staff members.
• Utilize tact in interactions with these members of the health system.
• Keep Supervisor/Team Leader informed of unusual patient data and/or results as well as “out of range” or unacceptable quality control and corrective actions taken.
• Observe and maintain adequate laboratory supplies at all workstations, utilizing supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Inform Supervisor/Team Leader of supplies found to be approaching outdate or established minimum inventory levels.
• Participate in the development and research of new procedures, perform comparison studies assigned or required.
• Aid in clinical orientation and supervision of students, new employees and/or less experienced staff members.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• Licenses and Credentials: Medical Laboratory Technician [MLT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required.
• Experience: Six (6) months to one (1) year experience as an MLT preferred and recent Blood Banking experience (within the previous 3 years) required if employee will be scheduled to work in the Blood Bank 1-2 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Associate’s degree and MLT (CLT) (ASCP) or equivalent registration or registry eligibility required.
• If the employee does not meet registration requirements within 1 year of employment, the position will be forfeited.
• Relevant education transcripts required.

Additional Job Details

• Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%), Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street, Scheduled Weekly Hours 0, Employee Type Per Diem, Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $28.93 - $40.23/Hourly, Grade SC3C49
• At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.